Replies to '06/21 "Throw It Out!"'

  I guess, I'm that same way.  If I see something that is still in good condition by a dumpster or on top, I will grab it.  Everything is so expensive!My oldest daughter needed a new dresser and I found one beside the dumpster. I cleaned it up and it works just fine!  Maybe I'm just cheap but I find that furniture is so poorly made that I will look where ever I can to get something cheaper or free!  Friends have given me a bed for my middle child.  A crib was given to me for my youngest child.  Garage sales are my absolute favorite! My husband thinks that I might be a little crazy, but I'm only trying to save a buck or two!  When I'm finished with a piece of furniture, I will sell it or give it away!  My house isn't cluttered but the things that I do find,  get lots of use out of it.  My husband took a picture of me hopping out of the dumpster one day.  Someone had moved out of their townhouse and didn't take a thing with them.  I found 2 garbage bags full of wine bottles and other bottles.  That was an extra $100.00 in our pockets.  Two pairs of men's hockey skates(brand new)among other things.    

  I don't feel so embarrassed because I'm not the only one who looks for the free bargains! It's not just American that are wasteful, It's Canadians was well.  No wonder we have such a problem with to much garbage, people don't like something or it's old,dirty, needs a little TLC. They just throw it away.  Recycling was introduced for a reason!! Our planet isn't in very good shape! If only we had a few more people in our world that took the time to be a little wiser about their stuff.  

  There is no need be packrats.  After you are finished with papers,recycle them.  Trees take along time to grow!  Give your clothes, furniture, applainces, accessories to shelters, groups and other people who could use them. I do and I feel good because I may have helped someone else out and save the planet, even if it was just for a moment!  Be smart!